Lachlan - Names
Meaning of the name Lachlan
Gender:
Male
Meaning:
Norwegian (from Scottish Gaelic: Lochlann - a man from the land of the lochs)
History & etymology:
The name Lachlan stems from the Scottish Gaelic Lochlann. The term ‘Lochlann’ was used with reference to inhabitants of Scandinavia or, sometimes more precisely, Norway (‘land of the lochs’). The name Lachlan used to be especially popular in Scottish Highlands. At present, it is commonly used in all of the English-speaking countries.
Alternative spellings & nicknames:
Lachlann, Lochlainn, Laughlin, Loughlin
Diminutives: Lachy, Lachie, Lockie
Similar names in other languages & name days:
No name days.
Similar, unrelated name - Ireland, 19th March: Lachtín
Famous people named Lachlan:
Lachlan Buchanan (1990-) - Australian actor
Lachlan Burr (1992-) - Australian rugby player
Lachlan Coote (1992-) - Australian rugby player
Lachlan Gillespie (1985-) - Australian folk singer
Lachan Grant (1871 - 1945) - Scottish doctor and medical scientist
Lachlan MacQuarie (1762 - 1824) - Scottish politician
Lachlan Maranta (1992-) - Australian rugby player
Lachlan McLean (1968-) - American radio host
Lachlan Murdoch (1971-) - English businessman
Lachlan Patterson (1974-) - Canadian comedian
Lachlan Stevens (1978-) - American cricket player
Fun facts:
Popularity (2015)
USA: 768th
England and Wales: 363rd
Australia: 12th
New Zealand: 24th
Scotland: 90th
Lucky colors: yellow, orange
Lucky stone: Sapphire
Ruling planet: Jupiter
Characteristics: expressive, daring, individualistic, invulnerable, perceptive
Lachina is a feminine form of the name Lachlan.